Patents by Inventor Eric Roland Nuernberger
Eric Roland Nuernberger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9562628Abstract: A bracket for mounting wiring on a stud. The bracket includes a stud securement portion configured for attachment to a wall stud. A stationary jaw has a longitudinal axis extending laterally outward from adjacent a rear end of a side wall of the stud securement portion. A clamping jaw has a longitudinal axis extending laterally outward from adjacent the rear end of the side wall. The clamping jaw is at least one of pivotable relative to the stationary jaw and bendable along its longitudinal axis for clamping the wiring between the stationary jaw and the clamping jaw. A locking tie is secured to the clamping jaw adjacent the free longitudinal end of the clamping jaw. The locking tie includes a toothed, elongate member receivable in the locking opening to lock the free longitudinal end of the clamping jaw to the stationary jaw.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Eric Roland Nuernberger
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Patent number: 9194613Abstract: A module rail for a photovoltaic system includes a module-supporting surface extending along the length of the module rail for supporting at least one photovoltaic module thereon. A vertical sidewall extends downward from a side of the module-supporting surface. Fastener openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the fastener openings extend through the sidewall generally adjacent to a juncture of the module-supporting surface and the sidewall. Each of the fastener openings is configured to receive a clip fastener for securing a photovoltaic module on the module-supporting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20150020873Abstract: A module rail for a photovoltaic system includes a module-supporting surface extending along the length of the module rail for supporting at least one photovoltaic module thereon. A vertical sidewall extends downward from a side of the module-supporting surface. Fastener openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the fastener openings extend through the sidewall generally adjacent to a juncture of the module-supporting surface and the sidewall. Each of the fastener openings is configured to receive a clip fastener for securing a photovoltaic module on the module-supporting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8726587Abstract: A module rail for a photovoltaic system includes a module-supporting surface, and upper portion, and opposing vertical sidewalls. A first set of openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the openings in the first set extend through the upper portion for receiving a first set of fasteners for use in securing at least one photovoltaic module to the module rail. A second set of openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the openings in the second set extending through at least one of the module-supporting surface and one of the sidewalls for receiving a second set of fasteners for use in securing at least one photovoltaic module to the module rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8701372Abstract: A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic module including a plurality of photovoltaic cells, and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic cells. The frame includes a lower flange. A module rail includes a module-support portion supporting the lower flange of the photovoltaic module. A clip fastener defines a press-fit channel in which the lower flange of the photovoltaic module and the module-support portion of the module rail are press fit to secure the module to the module-support portion of the module rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20140061399Abstract: A bracket for mounting wiring on a stud. The bracket includes a stud securement portion configured for attachment to a wall stud. A stationary jaw has a longitudinal axis extending laterally outward from adjacent a rear end of a side wall of the stud securement portion. A clamping jaw has a longitudinal axis extending laterally outward from adjacent the rear end of the side wall. The clamping jaw is at least one of pivotable relative to the stationary jaw and bendable along its longitudinal axis for clamping the wiring between the stationary jaw and the clamping jaw. A locking tie is secured to the clamping jaw adjacent the free longitudinal end of the clamping jaw. The locking tie includes a toothed, elongate member receivable in the locking opening to lock the free longitudinal end of the clamping jaw to the stationary jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventor: Eric Roland Nuernberger
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Publication number: 20130139870Abstract: A racking assembly for a photovoltaic system includes an elongate pier having a length extending from a lower end to an upper end of the pier. A pier cap is securable to the pier. The pier cap includes an elongate support beam and at least one pier cap hanger secured to the support beam. The at least one pier cap hanger is configured to engage the upper end of the pier to hang the pier cap in a selected position on the pier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20130139869Abstract: A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic module including a plurality of photovoltaic cells, and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic cells. The frame includes a lower flange. A module rail includes a module-support portion supporting the lower flange of the photovoltaic module. A clip fastener defines a press-fit channel in which the lower flange of the photovoltaic module and the module-support portion of the module rail are press fit to secure the module to the module-support portion of the module rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, WIlliam E. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20130141845Abstract: A module rail for a photovoltaic system includes a module-supporting surface, and upper portion, and opposing vertical sidewalls. A first set of openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the openings in the first set extend through the upper portion for receiving a first set of fasteners for use in securing at least one photovoltaic module to the module rail. A second set of openings are spaced apart from one another along the length of the rail. Each of the openings in the second set extending through at least one of the module-supporting surface and one of the sidewalls for receiving a second set of fasteners for use in securing at least one photovoltaic module to the module rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, William E. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8403277Abstract: A bracket is disclosed for mounting an electrical box on a mounting bar. The bracket comprises a front jaw and a rear jaw. The jaws are movable toward an open position for allowing movement of the bracket relative to the mounting bar and toward a closed position for gripping the mounting bar at a selected position along the mounting bar. The jaws are biased toward the closed position. An electrical box is attached to the front jaw. In one embodiment, the front jaw, rear jaw and a spring for urging the jaws closed are integrally formed from a single piece of sheet metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, Brandon Michael Tally
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Publication number: 20090250573Abstract: A bracket is disclosed for mounting an electrical box on a mounting bar. The bracket comprises a front jaw and a rear jaw. The jaws are movable toward an open position for allowing movement of the bracket relative to the mounting bar and toward a closed position for gripping the mounting bar at a selected position along the mounting bar. The jaws are biased toward the closed position. An electrical box is attached to the front jaw. In one embodiment, the front jaw, rear jaw and a spring for urging the jaws closed are integrally formed from a single piece of sheet metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Eric Roland Nuernberger, Brandon Michael Tally